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| New Egypt, NJ |
Another bird I don't have to go Somerset County to find anymore! Yesterday, around mid-afternoon, I noticed someone had listed
Greater White-fronted Goose about an hour previous out in New Egypt in the same field that still hold "our" lapwings. It was raining with blustery winds. Still, I almost ran out there to see them until discretion (and Shari) dissuaded me. But this morning, we only had light flurries, so I hustled out there first thing. First, I looked for the
Sandhill Cranes: Check. Then I looked for the
Northern Lapwings--one...two...three: Check. Then, I walked down the the fence line toward the flock of
Canada Geese, careful not to get close enough to spook them and have them move off. I counted as I went along and after goose # 45 found my first Greater White-fronted. 2 more came along as I slowly scanned the field. Two are in the photo above. Can't see them? Blow ups below, good enough for documentary purposes:
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| GWFG (right bird) |
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| GWFG (bird drinking extreme left & second from right) |
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| GWFG (extreme left & right) |
Now I've seen 7 of the 8 New Jersey geese this year. I still need Ross', which would be a lifer.
This field has become an amazing place to look for birds. Today's quick list:
Greater White-fronted Goose 3 White on base of bill. White line along wing separating belly from upper body. Orange feet.
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 3
Sandhill Crane 2 In corn stubble field to right of cattle field. Large gray birds, red caps.
Northern Lapwing 3 Continuing birds, near mud puddle in cattle field. Grayish green backs in cloudy light.
Rock Pigeon 8
American Crow 2
Carolina Wren 1 Heard
European Starling 1
Northern Cardinal 1 Heard
Red-winged Blackbird 25
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